The highlight of the event will be the introduction of crafts to visitors, including the traditional brocade weaving of Thai and Muong ethnic groups, silk weaving of the H’Mong ethnic group, Zeng weaving of the Ta Oi ethnic people which is recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage, the weaving tradition of the Ba Na and Ede ethnic groups, and the traditional embroidery of the Khmer ethnic group.
Artisans will perform their traditional weaving process during the event, with visitors also able to join the process.
Within the course of the festival, brocade items from 54 ethnic minority groups nationwide which are considered as souvenir gifts for both domestic and foreign visitors will be put on sale.
Cultural and art performances will also be staged during the weekends. In addition, traditional dishes of the Ede, Kho Mu, Tay, and Thai ethnic people will also be served at the village for guests to sample. The occasion will see visitors given the chance to enjoy playing folk games alongside ethnic people.
Ta Oi women keep traditional brocade weaving alive
Zeng weaving (a kind of brocade) is a standout craft of Ta Oi ethnic minority community in A Luoi mountainous district, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue province. The craft has been preserved through many generations with women playing a significant role in teaching their daughters to weave “Zeng” patterns.
Silk industry at Ma Chau village
NDO – Ma Chau silk village, at Nam Phuoc town, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, is a famous traditional handicraft village associated with the history of Duy Xuyen district. The place once provided many precious silks to the palace. Currently, the craft villages are being restored and developed to become an appealing attraction with traditional silk products.
H’Yam Bkrong devoted to preserving traditional brocade weaving of Ede people
Ms. H’Yam Bkrong from Ea Kao commune, Buon Ma Thuot city of Dak Lak province is devoted to the traditional brocade weaving of the Ede ethnic people.
Ta Oi ethnic minority preserve traditional Zeng weaving
The traditional craft of Zeng (brocade) weaving has long been the pride of the Ta Oi ethnic group in A Luoi district, Thua Thien–Hue province.
The story of brocade in Vietnam’s northern mountainous region
NDO – Since it debuted nearly 20 years ago, Brocade Weaving Cooperative of Hop Tien Commune, Quan Ba District, Ha Giang Province, has become an established address for traditional brocade products among shoppers from both at home and abroad.
